Job Description

DIVISION:
ISIPINGO HOSPITAL - PHARMACY
JOB TITLE:
SURGICAL STORES ASSISTANT X1
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of the organisation. Promote the health, welfare, and safety of all patients in the organisation. Manage surgical stock with efficiency.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Responsible for picking stock for wards and theatre, ensuring all stock is accurately issued.

• Ensure correct and accurate billing is completed.

• Oversee and control all stock for surgical and theatre stores.

• Responsible for placing orders for surgical stock.

• Responsible for unpacking, checking and barcoding stock.

• Reconcile invoices received for stock deliveries.

• Ensure all stock received is captured accurately on the system.

• Processing specialised products/documentation for theatre.

• Participate in monthly stocktakes and variance investigations.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Must have Grade 12 qualification.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have knowledge of surgical stock and control.

At least 2 years experience in surgical stores would be an advantage.
SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)
Excellent Communication and Verbal Skills.
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative

• Well-spoken and respectful

• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Be accountable for operations.

JMH VALUES
(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.

• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.

• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.

• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.

• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

Skills Required